When you gear up for a Quit what do you think of?
My guess is patches, gum, lozenges, Chantix, and e-cigarettes.
You’ve left out some of the most important items you’ll need!
There are a few things you’ll need from the store – the grocery store, that is! Cranberry juice and fresh veggies come to mind. Don’t forget dark chocolate! Also drinking straws and maybe, rubber bands. Cut your straws in half and breathe through them to practice delaying before you quit. Some folks here have found this little substitute very helpful!
There are more ideas in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kOMX5vPldI
Then there are some mental preparations you will need to do, too! Not the old white knuckle pep talk! Just keeping a diary or journal of when you smoke and what precipitated it! Learn your triggers! There’s a whole section right here:
http://www.becomeanex.org/track-your-cigarettes.php
Plus you’ll want to practice quitting! So how do you practice quitting when you haven’t yet quit? Try delaying that ext Sickerette for 10 minutes…and then another ten…and again…. Learn to ride the crave wave instead of forcing yourself against it!
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Thomas3.20.2010-blog/2015/10/09/the-push-and-pull
Do you like to do crafts? Get some woodworking supplies, gardening stuff, yarn for knitting, paint, or whatever supplies you need for your favorite craft. You’ll want to stay busy while you’re riding those waves! If it’s something you’re passionate about – even better! You can also start a craft that you’ve never done before – learn German or play the guitar!
Do you like to exercise! Terrific! Keep those workout supplies handy and use them!
The most important thing you need is right there – between your ears! Gear up your brain with positive self talk! The more you believe that “This will be the hardest thing I’ve ever done!’ the more true the statement! You don’t have to think this way! Stay focused and determined, be prepared and you’ll find that it’s a little uncomfortable but I can do it!
https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/blogs/Thomas3.20.2010-blog/2015/05/13/addictive-thoughts
Not what you were expecting? Well, all of these ideas are tried and true and will lead to a smoother, more successful quit! And that’s why we’re here in the first place!
Gear up for SUCCESS!
